High Performance

Sealing Solutions

1095 Evergreen Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380

800 644-9770 or 713-389-5049 info@Advanced-EMC.com

Rotary

Reciprocating

Static

APPLICATIONS

Low Friction
Chemical Compatibility
Vacuum to High Pressure
Extreme Temperatures
Engineered for High Performance

Introducing the widest selection of high

performance spring-energized seals
available today...
Advanced EMC Technologies specializes in
the design and manufacture of springenergized seals made from a wide range of
high-performance polymers.
Advanced EMC Technologies seals offer
very low friction, wide temperature range,
full chemical compatibility, and
long service life.
Advanced EMC Technologies seals routinely
handle applications where conventional seals
fail.

Spring Materials. Advanced EMC

Technologies seals is are energized by one of
three different spring style made from 300series stainless steel. For unusually corrosive
service we make the spring from Hastelloy.

Designs. There are three styles of seals,

based on which of three different types of
spring is used in the seal. This design has a
cantilever beam spring, and is used for
general purpose applications. The maximum
pressure rating for rod and piston seal designs
ranges from 3,000 to 30,000 psi. Cryogenic
designs are rated to -320 F .

Design Concept. PTFE and other polymer

blends make excellent sealing materials,
especially when their resilience is enhanced by
incorporating a spring energizer into a Ushaped groove in the seal itself. The spring
provides permanent elasticity and immunity
from compression set. The shape of the seal
makes it pressure-actuated, becoming tighter
as media pressure rises. By combining our
high performance Fluorolon PTFE blends
with corrosion resistant metal springs,
Advanced EMC Technologies seals eliminate
the disadvantages associated with
conventional elastomeric seals - degradation,
heat aging, embrittlement, chemical attack,
swelling, compression set, and high friction.
Seal materials. Advanced EMC Technologies
seals are made from PTFE blends and other
high performance polymers .

Hardware
recommendations
Surface finish. Improving the finish on static and
dynamic mating surfaces is a primary method for
obtaining longer seal life, lower friction, and greater
sealing integrity, in general we recommend finishes
as shown below:

Mating Surface Hardness. Harder surfaces extend seal

and hardware life by preventing abrasion to the metal
and holding a smooth finish.
In moderate speed and pressure conditions, the
minimum recommended hardness is 44 RC. Higher
speed/pressure or poor lubrication may require values
from 65 to 72 RC, using special coatings Hardenable
materials include:

Shaft Coatings. In high-spees rotary or severe-service

reciprocating, use chromium oxide or similar coatings
with high hardness and smooth finish. Avoid chrome
plating or use in light duty service only. Consult factory
for further data on coatings and recommended
substrates for your specific application.

contact us @ 1-800-644-9770
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SEAL
DESIGN

SEAL
TYPE
& REF.

PRESS.
RATING
(psi)

Standard Lip

3000

TEMP.
RANGE
F

-320 to 575

VACUUM or
LOW
PRESS.
SEALING
ABILITY

APPLICATIONS & SERVICE

DATA

Gneral purpose static, reciprocating and slow rotary

service as rod, piston or shaft seal.
Applications include hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, actuators, connects, valve components.

FACE SEALS

ROD/PISTON SEALS

AV1A

Standard Lip

3000

-320 to 450

BS1A

Radial Lip

3000

-200 to 575

For slow dynamic and static applications only.

Excellent in light gases, cryogenic, vacuum and tight
sealing available in Slant Spring designs.

Temperature
Level

Sealing Ability In

RECIPROCATING SERVICE
Maximum
Pressure

Temperature
Level

Maximum Pressure (psi)

Friction
Rating

ROTARY SERVICE
Temperature
Level

Maximum Pressure (psi)

Friction
Rating

at 50
sfpm

at 100
sfpm

1000
sftpm

2500
sfpm

5000
sfpm

Ambient

2000

750

75

10

NR

250 F

1000

500

50

NR

NR

500

550 F

250

100

NR

NR

NR

2000

1500

Ambient

2000

750

75

10

NR

2500

1500

1000

250 F

1000

500

50

NR

NR

450 F

2000

1000

750

450 F

500

250

NR

NR

NR

5000

Ambient

3000

NR

NR

Ambient

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

3000

250 F

1500

NR

NR

250 F

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

1500

550 F

500

NR

NR

550 F

NR

NR

NR

NR

NR

NA

NA

15000

Ambient

10000

5000

2500

Ambient

3000

1500

150

50

NR

Ambient

10000

250 F

8000

4000

1500

250 F

2000

1000

100

NR

NR

550 F

5000

550 F

5000

2000

1000

550 F

500

250

NR

NR

NR

-320 F

NA

NA

30000

Ambient

20000

15000

10000

Ambient

4500

2000

500

100

NR

Ambient

20000

250 F

17500

10000

7500

250 F

2500

1500

150

NR

NR

550 F

15000

550 F

8000

6000

4000

550 F

3000

500

NR

NR

NR

-320 F

NA

NA

5000

Ambient

NA

NA

NA

Ambient

1500

500

NR

NR

NR

Ambient

3000

250 F

NA

NA

NA

250 F

750

250

NR

NR

NR

550 F

1500

550 F

NA

NA

NA

550 F

100

NR

NR

NR

NR

-65 F

NA

NA

3000

Ambient

200

1500

750

Ambient

1500

750

100

50

NR

Ambient

2000

250 F

1500

1000

500

250 F

750

500

50

10

NR

400 F

1000

400 F

750

500

250

400 F

500

100

10

NR

NR

-200 F

NA

NA

5000

Ambient

3000

2000

1500

Ambient

200

1000

500

50

NR

Ambient

3000

250 F

2500

1500

1000

250 F

1000

500

200

10

NR

500 F

1500

450 F

2000

1000

750

450 F

500

250

100

NR

NR

-200 F

NA

NA

350

Ambient

NA

NA

NA

NA

Ambient

250

150

50

25

10

Ambient

250

250 F

NA

NA

NA

NA

250 F

150

100

25

10

500 F

100

500 F

NA

NA

NA

NA

500 F

100

50

10

-200 F

NA

NA

250

Ambient

NA

NA

NA

NA

Ambient

150

100

50

25

10

Ambient

150

250 F

NA

NA

NA

NA

250 F

150

100

25

10

500 F

50

500 F

NA

NA

NA

NA

500 F

100

50

10

-200 F

NA

NA

750

Ambient

NA

NA

NA

NA

Ambient

500

200

100

50

25

Ambient

500

250 F

NA

NA

NA

NA

250 F

200

150

50

75

10

500 F

250

500 F

NA

NA

NA

NA

500 F

150

100

10

10

Lignt
Gases

Solvent

Oil

at 30
sfpm

at 100
sfpm

at 250
sfpm

-320 F

NA

NA

5000

Ambient

3000

2000

1500

Ambient

3000

250 F

2500

1500

1000

550 F

1500

550 F

1500

750

-320 F

NA

NA

5000

Ambient

3500

Ambient

3000

250 F

450 F

1500

-200 F

NA

NA

Ambient

550 F

-320 F

AV4A

Standard Lip
Extended heel

10000

-320 to 575

AV4A

Standard Lip
Extreme Pressure

20000

-320 to 575

AV5A

Internal &External
Face Seals

3000

-320 to 575

FV6A

Fluorolip
Rotary Shaft Seal

2000

-65 to 400

RS7A

Standard Flanged
Seal

ROTARY SHAFT SEALS

Our slant spring design is similar to AV1A but provides closer control of friction or torque, greater tolerances and eccentricities. Also for small diameters
seals and cross sections.

STATIC SERVICE

3000

-200 to 450

Designed for greater extrusion resistance in applications with high pressure up to 10,000 psi and high
temperature. Applications include pressure accumulators, cylinders and valve components. Also available in Slant Spring designs.
For very high pressure cylinders or vessels requiring the use of an anti extrusion ring to support the
seal. Back up rings are available in high performance
polymers (PEEK).

Designed for slow rotary, static or oscillating service

which requires sealing beetween two mating surfaces; chemical tanks, vessels, swivel joints. Available in
V or slant spring designs.

Shaft seal for use in pumps, motors and rotary equipment where a metal cased shaft seal cannot be used.
The seals outer O-ring reduces or eliminates rotation
of the seal on the shaft.

General purpose rotary applications where the seal

outer diameter is clamped axially in the seal housing
preventing rotation on the seal on the shaft.

FB2A

Fluorolip
Single Lip

250

-200 to 500

SL

Fluorolip
Double Lip

150

-200 to 500

DLO

Fluorolip
Double Lip
DL2S

500

-200 to 500

Designed for moderate to high speed applications.

Recommended for combinations of speed, pressure,
chemical resistance, high or low temperature and no
lubrication.

Same as SL design but with secondary lip for use as

excluder for dust, water or particulates which could
migrate to sensitive areas. Also used to separate two
distinct media.

For use in higher pressure rotary service requiring

additional sealing lip support. Applications include
compressors, pumps, hydrostatic clutches and
transmissions.

Material

Description

Fluorolon 1000

Premium-grade virgin PTFE . For static, slow

dynamic or light-duty applications. Also for
food contact service requing FDA Approval.
Color:white

Fluorolon 1700

Premium-grade modified PTFE. Light duty

material with greater wear resistance than 1000.
Reciprocating and slow rotary applications.
Color:white

Service
Temperature
Range
(F)

Coefficient of
Friction

-125 to 450

.05 to .08

Corrosion
Resistance

Radiation
Resistance
(Rads)

7 x 104

FDA
Approved for
Food Contact

Yes

Lubricity in
Water

Light Gas
Low Pressure Sealing

G to E

High
Pressure
Extrusion
Resistance

Abrasion to
Soft Shafts

Low

Spring Design Features

Wear Resistance
at High Speeds
Rotary

Recip.

Advanced is the only supplier that designs and

manufactures using all three of commonly specified spring types for pressure-actuated PTFE
seals. We select the best spring for your application from this complete range of options. Spring
load is often customized to suit exact friction or
torque requirements.

Typical Spring Curves

-320 to 475

.05 to .08

7 x 104

no

G to E

Low to
morderate

F to G

35
30

HELICAL
SLANTCOIL

25
20

Fluorolon 1034

Modified Carbon/Graphite PTFE fillers provides

better wear resistance in slow to moderate
reciprocating and rotary service.
Color:black

15

-320 to 475

.05 to .10

7 x 104

no

G to E

F to G

Low

F to G

CANTILEVER

10
5
0

Fluorolon 1055

Graphite-reinforced. Good wear resistance in

fast-rotary applications. Less abrasive to soft
shaft on in poorly-lubricated service.
Color:black

- 250 to 350

.06 to .10

7 x 104

no

Low

G to E

G to E

Fluorolon 1091

Graphite-reinforced blend with better extrusion

resistance at higher temperatures. Excellent
in reciprocating applications on hard shafts.
Color:black

- 200 to 375

.06 to .12

7 x 104

no

F to G

G to E

Moderate

G to E

G to E

Fluorolon 1050

PTFE Glass and MoS2 severe dry and liquid

service. Excellent wear and extrusion resistance
in liquids inert gases and vacuum.
Color black

Fluorolon 1051

Glass and MoS2 reinfocement for extreme conditions such as high pressure and temperature
and for longer wear life on hardened dynamic
surfaces.
Color: black

Fluorolon 1096

Proprietary polymer filled PTFE for use in dry

service. Excellent wear resistance in vacuum,
inert gases. Low abrasion to shaft.
Color:tan

-200 to 350

.08 to .12

C to E

7 x 104

no

Moderate to
high

Fluorolon
PCTFE

Premium-grade PCTFE. High-performance fluoroplastic for extreme cryogenic service. Excellent radiation resistance with excellent chemical
compatibility.
Color: translucent white

-425 to 350

.30 to .40

1.8 x 107

no

G to E

Fluorolon 5000

Virgin UHMW Polyethylene. Excellent wear and

abrasion resistance at moderate reciprocating
speeds, high pressure or slow rotart service.
Very good lubricity in water-based media.
Color: translucent white.

320 to 250

.15 to .25

G to E

7 x 107

yes

F to G

-250 to 550

.06 to .12

7 x 104

no

F to G

G to E

Moderate to
high

20

40

60

Each spring has unique load and deflection properties affect seal performance. Spring load affects
friction, wear rate, and ability to seal fluids tightly.
Deflection range affects seals ability to handle
gland tolerances and take up seal wear.

M Cantilever Beam Spring

Moderate load and deflection range. This is an all
purpose spring that is well suited for positive wiping action at the front edge of seal lip.
Available in standard and heavy load.

W Slantcoil Spring

-200 to 575

.08 to .12

7 x 104

no

Wide deflection range with relatively constant load

over the life of the seal. Available in light, medium
and heavy loads. Excellent for applications requiring close control of friction/torque.

Low deflection range with very high unit load.

Used for static or slow-dynamic service where
friction and wear are not a problem.

Low to moderate

F to G

Low to moderate

High

H Helical Spring

All values contained in the above tables are based on Advanced EMC Technologies compounds at ambient temperatures and static conditions unless otherwise stated.
All values may vary depending upon the material selection. E=Excellent G=Good F=Fair P=Poor NR=Not Recommended

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Innovation in new materials development,

seal and bearing geometries, and manufacturing
processes are at work providing our customers
improved solutions to engineering problems.

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800 644-9770 or 713-389-5049
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